June 27th, 2021
Williams to miss Tokyo Olympics
Serena Williams has confirmed she will not compete at the Tokyo Olympic Games this summer.
South Africa squad in isolation amid Covid cases
South Africa cancelled a planned training session on Sunday ahead of their series against the British and Irish Lions after three players returned positive Covid tests.
Easterby makes plans for stable stars
Tim Easterby has the major sprint races in mind for his two speedsters Art Power and Winter Power following their creditable efforts in defeat at Royal Ascot.
Australia shift first France Test to Brisbane
Australia’s series-opening test against France on July 7 has been moved to Brisbane in the wake of Sydney’s two-week Covid-19 lockdown.
Euro 2020: Wales defender Chris Gunter calls tournament format ‘a joke’
Defender Chris Gunter criticises the “joke set-up” of Euro 2020 after Wales’ last-16 exit against Denmark.
Tour de France 2021: ‘Sore’ Chris Froome hopes to ‘get through’ second stage after crash
Chris Froome says he will “try to get through” the second stage of the Tour de France on Sunday after being injured in a major crash on the opening day.
Alun Wyn Jones: British & Irish Lions will be captained by Conor Murray after Wales great’s injury
Alun Wyn Jones will miss the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa because of a shoulder injury and Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray will captain the side instead.
Wimbledon 2021: Nick Kyrgios ready for fun on London ‘vacation’
Nick Kyrgios is ready to have some fun when he makes his competitive return at Wimbledon, with the Australian planning to “get some strawberries and chill”.
Euro 2020: ‘I hope this isn’t the end for Bale with Wales’ – Ashley Williams
Former Wales captain and BBC Sport columnist Ashley Williams explains why Gareth Bale is so important on and off the pitch to Welsh hopes of reaching the 2022 World Cup.